Indian seafarers under attack near Iran-Oman waters
Dubai: Indian seafarers working on commercial vessels near Iran and the Strait of Hormuz have reported distress calls and alleged they are being targeted amid escalating maritime tensions in the region, while hundreds of sailors remain stranded at sea for months, according to official and crew acco»»»
Real estate trading volume exceeds QAR 1.73 Billion in May 2026
Doha, Qatar: The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in May 2026 amounted to QAR 1,732,085,265. Data from the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice revealed that ,425 real esta»»»
Hungary faces annual loss of 50,000 workers, AI adoption lags behind Europe, experts warn
Hungary’s labour market is entering a critical period as demographic decline, labour shortages and slow workplace adoption of artificial intelligence combine to create what business leaders describe as a “perfect storm”. Experts speaking at the Business Summit organised by Prohuman Group, the Hunga»»»
GCC launches Gulf legislation platform
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), launched today, Sunday, June 14. 2026, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, the "Gulf Legislation Platform". The platform is one of the initiatives designed to elevate legislative integration among the GCC states by enabling the review of unifi»»»
WE and AASTMT inaugurate Cybersecurity Innovation Lab in Smart Village
Cybersecurity took another step towards becoming a strategic pillar of Egypt’s digital economy after the official inauguration of a new Cybersecurity Innovation Lab at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Smart Village. The facility forms part of the WE Innova»»»
‘No point’ in peace talks if US fails to uphold commitments: Iran chief negotiator
TEHRAN: Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday there was “no point” in continuing peace talks with the United States after its ally Israel attacked Beirut’s southern suburbs. “The Zionists’ aggression against Dahieh once again showed that the United States either lacks the»»»
Financial awareness begins with conversation: What role should banks play?
Dubai: Years ago, conversations about money in many households were often limited to expenses, bills, and making it to the end of the month. Today, money has become part of a much broader discussion, one linked to quality of life, a sense of security, and the ability to plan for the future with con»»»
€463m Liberty Galati auction draws GCC interest in European steel giant
Dubai: Investors from the Gulf are expected to join the bidding for one of Europe’s largest steelmaking assets after a Romanian court approved the relaunch of the sale process for Liberty Galati, Southeast Europe’s biggest integrated steel plant, with a starting price of €463 million ($535 million)»»»
Abu Dhabi Police announces job openings: How to apply and eligibility
Abu Dhabi Police has announced new recruitment opportunities for UAE nationals to join its ranks under the “Security Elite” initiative, opening multiple specialised roles across security and field operations. The recruitment drive includes positions such as Security Response Patrol Officer, Special»»»
Israel Strikes Beirut's Southern Suburb, Casualties Reported
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Israeli aircraft have struck the Ghobeiry area in Beirut's southern suburb, with preliminary reports indicating one person killed and several wounded, a source in the Lebanese ambulance service told Sputnik on Sunday. "Enemy aircraft carried out two powerful strikes on the Ghobei»»»
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows
NIZI:After the Kpangba displacement camp became the first in this part of war-torn Congo to record deaths from Ebola two weeks ago, health workers rushed to trace those who had come into contact with the deceased to break chains of transmission.But the workers — from the provincial health ministry»»»
UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws
LONDON: British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson said he was detained at Heathrow Airport on Saturday and had his phone seized, after a week when he posted heavily online about racist and anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said on X he »»»
Lebanon complains to UN over Israel killing of army troops, herbicide use
Lebanon's foreign ministry said it had lodged a complaint with the United Nations over Israel's alleged spraying of herbicide glyphosate in Lebanese territory near the border earlier this year. In a statement circulated on Sunday, the ministry said it had sent a letter to the UN Security Council an»»»
Israel strikes Dahieh anew, killing 3 and wounding 15
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday the military had carried out a strike in Beirut's southern suburbs, known as Dahieh, while Lebanese state media said a strike hit the Ghobeiry neighborhood, killing three people, wounding 15 others and causing extensive damage t»»»
Battle over Lahore’s historic Ewing Hall sparks uproar
Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai: A fierce controversy has erupted over the Punjab government’s repossession of the historic Ewing Hall in Lahore’s Anarkali district, triggering protests from Forman Christian College University (FCCU), herita»»»
Asir Summer Season returns with 100 exciting experiences for tourists
RIYADH: The Asir Summer Season, part of ongoing efforts to develop tourism in the region and strengthen its position as a year-round global destination, has been officially launched by the province’s governor, Prince Turki bin Talal. Under the theme “Live the Sky,” the season is supported by the Mi»»»
Araghchi: Regional security cannot be achieved by sidelining Iran, as demonstrated during teh recent war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Expat remittances up 4.5% end of May 2026 (BCT)
Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - Expat remittances edged up 4.5% to TND 3,669 million by the end of May 2026, compared with TND 3,510 million the same period last year. Converted into US dollars, these remittances amount to approximately US$1,267 million,...»»»
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 2,193 in major nationality crackdown
Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of 2,193 people under a series of decrees published in the country's Official Gazette, Kuwait Today, as the Gulf state continues its review of nationality files. The decrees, published on Sunday, state that Kuwaiti citizenship will also be withdrawn from individua»»»
Abu Dhabi highlights 5 heat stress warning signs and 4 prevention steps as UAE midday work ban begins
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has urged employers and workers to follow heat safety measures during the summer, identifying five key warning signs of heat stress and four essential preventive steps as part of its “Safety in the Heat” programme. The centre said the initiative aims to raise awar»»»
Qatar Museums wins six awards at International Sustainability Awards 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has been honoured with six prestigious awards at the International Sustainability Awards 2026, organised by Awards International, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact and operational excellence across its institutions and initiatives.»»»
Iranian state TV: The body responsible for monitoring Strait of Hormuz confirms that the waterway will remain closed until further notice - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gathering of Israeli soldiers in Al-Qantara with attack drone: Hezbollah Military Media statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanon complains to Security Council over alleged Israeli use of herbicide
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s foreign ministry said it had lodged a complaint with the United Nations over Israel’s alleged spraying of herbicide glyphosate in Lebanese territory near the border earlier this year. In a statement circulated on Sunday, the ministry said it had sent a letter to the UN Security Co»»»
Madinah date market sees early rutab surge
MADINAH: The date market in Madinah is seeing increased activity with the start of the rutab season and early harvests from farms in Wadi Al-Safra and nearby western villages. Several rutab varieties have begun arriving, with supplies expected to rise in the coming days, according to a report. Diff»»»
Gulf returnee found dead at girlfriend’s house in Kerala after breakup, police probe relationship strain
A young man who had recently returned from the Gulf was found hanging from the ceiling at his girlfriend’s rented house in Perumanna, Kozhikode. The deceased, identified as Shawad Anwar (26), a resident of Kozhikode, was discovered on Friday morning. According to Manorama News, police said prelimin»»»
GERB Leader Borissov Calls for 100-Day Grace Period for New Government, Says Party Training New Generation of Leaders
GERB leader Boyko Borissov said here on Saturday that political parties should restore the tradition of granting a newly formed government a 100-day grace period. "As a systemic party, we believe the good practice of a 100-day period of tolerance should return. It existed in the past, especially wh»»»
Gold prices edge higher in Syrian market
Damascus, June 14 (SANA) Gold prices in Syria rose on Sunday, with the price of 21-karat gold increasing by SYP 50 per gram compared with the previous day. According to the daily bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, the selling price of 21-karat gold was set at S»»»
Real estate trading volume reaches JD2.46 billion through May — report
AMMAN — The real estate trading volume reached nearly JD2.458 billion during the first five months of 2026, marking a 5 per cent decline compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Lands and Survey's monthly report for May.The report showed continued weakness in the prop»»»
Amir sends condolences to King of Thailand
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand, on the death of his daughter, HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.»»»
Weather alert issued in Hungary: Severe thunderstorms, hail and sudden cooling set to hit
Severe thunderstorms, hail and powerful winds are expected to sweep across large parts of Hungary on Sunday as a cold front moves through the country, prompting weather authorities to issue multiple warnings and alerts. According to forecasts from HungaroMet, conditions will become increasingly uns»»»
Dubai Emirates Road crash: Colleagues bid farewell as bodies of seven Indian and Sri Lankan workers flown home
Dubai: They came to build a better life. They go home as the reason for a grief that cuts across borders. As the bodies of seven Indian and Sri Lankan expat workers killed in last Sunday's devastating Emirates Road minibus crash were embalmed one after the other late on Friday evening, colleagues, »»»
Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli artilley shelling on Nabatieh Al-Fawqa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a successive rocket barrages targeting gatherings of Israeli soldiers and vehicle in the southwestern outskirts of Majdal Zoun Lebanese border village: Military Media statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established Israeli artillery emplacement in Sarda Farm in southern Lebanon with an attack drone: Hezbollah Military Media statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Montgomery wins first WTA title as Krejcikova retires
ROSMALEN: US qualifier Robin Montgomery won her first WTA title when Czech rival Barbora Krejcikova retired before Sunday’s final of the Wimbledon warm-up event through illness.As a result of her maiden title, the 484th-ranked Montgomery will move up to 240th in the WTA rankings on Monday ahead of »»»
K-pop helps open 2026 World Cup across North America - UPI.com
EJAE performs "DNA" with Andrea Bocelli as Lisa opens World Cup stage and BTS heads to final halftime show Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and K-pop star EJAE perform the official FIFA World Cup anthem, "DNA" before the opening game of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa at Aztec Stadiu»»»
Oman’s real estate price index rises 15.9% in Q1
RIYADH: Oman’s real estate market continued its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with the country’s real estate price index climbing 15.9 percent year on year, official data showed. Data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information indicated that commercial property»»»
Energy Minister meets Oman's Minister of Energy and Minerals
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met in Doha today with HE Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, the Minister of Energy and Minerals of the Sultanate of Oman. Discussions during the meeting dealt with energy relations and cooperation between Qatar and Oman and mean»»»
Israel says struck Hezbollah target in Beirut's southern suburbs
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday the military had carried out a strike in Beirut's southern suburbs, known as Dahiyeh, while Lebanese state media said a strike hit the Ghobeiry neighborhood, killing one person and woudning four others. The Israeli military has »»»
Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support
Magura, Bangladesh: Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup. However, one man stands out not only for choosing a less-favoured team, but also for the shee»»»
UK intercepts oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in English Channel
British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Russia's "shadow fleet" in the English Channel on Sunday, in what the country’s defence ministry called "the first UK-led operation of its kind". British forces on Sunday intercepted a UK-sanctio»»»
Despite regular strikes on Ukraine, Russia's offensive seems to be losing steam
Strikes on Ukraine remain a regular occurrence, but behind this show of force, the Russian army’s offensive on the front lines is showing signs of slowing down, analysts say. More than four years after the full-scale invasion began, Russian capture of Ukrainian towns are becoming increasingly rare.»»»
Alexandria Container approves fair value for Maritime Ports at $20.28M ahead of sale Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company's (ALCN) board has approved a fair value study of Egyptian Maritime Ports Company's shares, paving the way for the sale of its entire shareholding in the latter, as per a disclosure. Prepared by independent financial advisor Elite Financ»»»
Alonso ‘exhausted’ by Aston Martin’s continuing woes
BARCELONA: Double world champion Fernando Alonso said he was “exhausted” having to explain Aston Martin’s poor performance after a new low in front of his home Spanish fans. Alonso starts Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in last place, the 44-year-old outqualified for the first time in 42 »»»
Rain in mid-June? Eastern UAE welcomes rare summer showers
Fujairah: Rainfall swept parts of the UAE's eastern region on Sunday, bringing an unusual midsummer weather scene to a country where temperatures are forecast to approach 47C in the coming days. Light to moderate showers were reported along the Khorfakkan Road and areas near Sheikh Khalifa Road lea»»»
Ajman announces free parking for Hijri New Year holiday
Ajman Municipality has confirmed temporary adjustments to public services in observance of the Hijri New Year 1448 AH, including closures of key service centres and a city-wide parking exemption. All Customer Happiness Centres across Ajman will remain closed on June 15, with normal operations set t»»»
FIFA confirms technical glitch during Qatar-Switzerland match
Zurich: FIFA confirmed Sunday that a technical glitch occurred during the Qatar-Switzerland match, held in San Francisco as part of the opening round of Group B in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. FIFA clarified, in a statement p»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gathering of Israeli soldiers, vehicles in Al-Qantara with a barrage of rockets: Hezbollah Military Media statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Jordanian ministerial delegation arrives in Damascus for talks with Syrian officials
Damascus, June 14 (SANA) Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Damascus on Sunday at the head of a high-level ministerial delegation for talks with Syrian officials, as the two neighboring countries seek to expand cooperation across a range of sectors. The del»»»